Company Overview:
Growing real estate investment and development company on Detroit’s east side. We offer a first-class office setting, a small-team environment, and strong growth potential for motivated professionals.
Position Summary:
Production-focused role responsible for preparing drawings and supporting the technical execution of ongoing multifamily housing and mixed-use development projects.
Reports To:
Director of Architecture
Responsibilities
- Produce and update construction drawings and plan sets
- Assist with document development across multiple projects
- Incorporate redlines and revisions from senior team members
- Support layouts, plan adjustments, and detailing
- Coordinate with external engineers and consultants
- Assist with code reviews and prepare permitting packages
- Maintain organized drawing sets and project files
Work Environment
- Full-time, on-site position (no remote allowed)
- Based in the Harper Woods headquarters office as part of a four-person architecture team
- Standard Monday–Friday office hours with occasional after-hours work
Advancement Opportunity
- Team members who demonstrate initiative and technical interest will have the opportunity to grow within a stable development pipeline
Required Experience
- Entry-level to early-career architectural experience
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Architecture preferred
- Pathway to licensure preferred, not required
- Familiarity with Revit
- Strong understanding of construction documents
- Familiarity with multifamily projects preferred (affordable housing a plus)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to follow instruction and execute efficiently
- Basic familiarity with Windows computers and common office software
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Skills and Abilities
- Enjoys the production side of architecture
- Comfortable working within an established system and team structure
- Able to take direction, implement feedback, and turn work quickly and accurately
- Interested in gaining experience across multiple active developments
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills
- Organized and dependable with attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a small team environment
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick time off
- Employer-paid medical insurance coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Employer-paid life insurance
Compensation
- Salary range is $40,000 to $60,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Company Description
In 1980, Gerald A. Krueger founded Detroit-based American Community Developers, Inc. ACD has been primarily involved in the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing affordable housing developments in several states, and is recognized nationally as a leader in the affordable housing industry. ACD's team of highly-experienced real estate professionals with backgrounds in various disciplines assure the company's success and continued growth in an ever-changing development landscape. The ACD portfolio currently includes 100+ properties and 14,000+ units in 12 states. Most properties have HUD Project Based Section 8 subsidy contracts. ACD is also the parent organization to St. Clair Construction Company, a general contractor that specializes in apartment rehabilitation & new construction.